BY: Hurish Shah / FT
ISLAMABAD– The National Press Club Islamabad and Asas Schools signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under which children of National Press Club members will receive a 25% special discount on school fees.
The MoU was signed by National Press Club President Abdul Razzaq Sial and Secretary Dr. Furqan Rao, while Asas Schools Director Dr. Arshad Zia signed on behalf of the institution.
Dr. Arshad Zia said Asas Schools focuses on quality education along with the mental, social and moral development of students. He said the institution provides counselling and individual guidance based on students’ academic performance and abilities.
He added that modern technology, science, robotics, artificial intelligence and other emerging fields have been incorporated into the curriculum, while professional career counselling is also provided to guide students regarding their future education and careers.
National Press Club President Abdul Razzaq Sial said providing quality and affordable education to journalists’ children was among the club’s priorities. He said the agreement would provide a 25% fee concession from nursery to A-Level for children of National Press Club members.
Secretary National Press Club Dr. Furqan Rao thanked Ziaqum Naqvi for facilitating the agreement and said the MoU would help members and their children access quality education. He added that further initiatives would be taken for the better future of journalists’ children.
